Grubhub has announced the most popular food trends of the year based on what Americans have ordered in 2023. There were several food fads, including people’s clear love for chicken wings. And when it comes to chicken wing flavor, buffalo chicken wings reign supreme, says the new report which analyzed …
Read More »Female frogs fake their own deaths to avoid unwanted male interaction, study says
Dating can consist of great communication, spotty here-and-there texts or even “ghosting” — in which people ignore each other to end a relationship. Now comes a study about female frogs — and revelations about how the amphibians take “ghosting” to the next level in their world by playing dead to …
Read More »As physical therapist practices in America face staffing shortages, kids are 'suffering,' say experts
The physical therapist will not see you now. Outpatient physical therapist (PT) practices are experiencing severe staff shortages, with the highest vacancy rates at 17%, according to a recent report by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), a nonprofit group based in Virginia. The report is based on survey responses …
Read More »On this day in history, December 27, 1932, Radio City Music Hall opens to great fanfare in New York City
Radio City Music Hall, one of the world’s most celebrated and architecturally significant entertainment venues, opened in the heart of midtown Manhattan amid great fanfare on this day in history, Dec. 27, 1932. “Described as ‘the hottest ticket in town,’ more than 100,000 people requested admission (to opening night), but …
Read More »America's wealthy are quietly buying their way out with 'golden' visas
America’s elite are increasingly drawn to “golden” visa programs with new opportunities emerging in sunny and desirable locations. The latest countries to be included in the trend are some Caribbean Islands — namely, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia. The islands offer citizenship-by-investment (CBI) …
Read More »7 common fitness mistakes older adults make and how to avoid them for better workouts
Experts agree that exercise is vital to longevity and helps to preserve muscle mass, bone density and joint health as we age. But it’s important to approach workouts in the right way to ensure safe, optimal results. The general guideline is for healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate …
Read More »New MRI brain scan predicts Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms develop
Levels of iron in the brain could be a warning sign of future Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. High levels of the chemical element have been shown to increase brain toxins and trigger neurodegeneration, resulting in cognitive decline — especially when they interact with theabnormal amyloid and tau proteins …
Read More »Las Vegas casinos ditch live dealers for electronic games amid ongoing tourism decline
Las Vegas tourism continues to decline as fresh numbers reveal that fewer visitors are traveling to Sin City. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) recently released its numbers for July visitors, noting a 12% drop from last year. There were 3,089,300 visitors this July compared to over 3.5 …
Read More »Eating one type of nut daily could lower 'bad' cholesterol, improve heart health, study finds
A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows. A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about two ounces of almonds a day – roughly 45 nuts – was found to lower LDL cholesterol, the “bad” type that clogs arteries and also offer …
Read More »Common vitamin shown to slash skin cancer risk in some groups, study suggests
A common vitamin could help prevent the development of skin cancer, new research suggests. The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3. The research examined the health data of …
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